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Addressing trauma and adversity

We all face challenging situations during our childhood which is a normal part of growing up. However, some children grow up in environments and experiences that they are unable to cope with, which can have a long-lasting effect on their development, learning, health, and behaviour. These resources help you support those children and young people.

Topic:
Understanding feelings and behaviours, Coping with life, Practical tools for support, Mental health in schools
For:
Schools, NHS staff and commissioners

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Guides and practical tools to help schools and professionals support children and young people who have experienced adversity and trauma.

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Addressing adversity poster

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  • An image of our addressing adversity poster.
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Addressing adversity slides

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  • A screenshot of our slides for addressing adversity. The slide screenshotted is on 'Forms of ACEs include' poster which describe the tips of ACE.
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When emotions explode poster

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A letter about how I am feeling

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  • An image of our 'A letter about how I'm feeling' template which has space to share your feelings.
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What to look out for in your pupils

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  • An image of our 'What to look out for in your pupils' poster. In the middle of the poster is a orange flower within a yellow circle, around the poster are speech bubbles.
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Trauma informed guidance

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  • A poster titled 'The Six Principles Include:' with 6 individual boxes each labelled the following; 'Prepared, Aware, Flexible, Safe and Responsible, Collaborative and Enhancing, Integrated'.
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Related resources

For more advice and information on supporting children and young people with trauma, take a look at our resources below.

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